Multiquip WM120PH, WM120SH manual Electric Motor Components

ELECTRIC MOTOR COMPONENTS

ELECTRIC MOTOR

For lubrication care and operation of the electric motor, refer to your electric motor instruction booklet furnished with the motor.

Protect the electric motor from dust as much as possible and keep ventilating openings clean.

CAUTION

DO NOT spray water at any time on the electric motor.

DO NOT operate electric motor in an explosive environment.

The electric motors (Figure 7) used on these mixers is available in two types of configurations, 5 HP 1Ø @230 VAC or 5 HP 3Ø @230/460 VAC. Pay special attention to the nameplate on the electric motor when supplying power to the electric motor. Applying incorrect power to the motor can severly damage the motor and may cause serious bodily injury!

Always make certain that the correct voltage is being supplied to the motor. The input voltage requirements can be found on the electric motor's nameplate.

NEMA	NEMA
L6 30P PLUG	L16 20P PLUG
230 VAC	230/460 VAC
1Ø PHASE	3Ø PHASE

SINGLE OR THREE PHASE

ELECTRIC MOTOR

ON/OFF

SWITCH

NAMEPLATE

PIGTAIL END

ELECTRIC CABLE

BLACK

WHITE GREEN

Figure 7. Electric Motor

Electric Motor Connection

The electrical motors used on these mixers are equipped with either a 3-prong (1Ø) or a 4-prong (3Ø) plug (Figure 7) for connection to a power source. Reference Table 5. to determine the required NEMA mating receptacle.

It is strongly recommended that all electrical wiring be done by a licensed electrician. Pay special attention to the nameplate on the electric motor.Make certain that the voltage supplied to the electric motor matches the required operating voltage printed on the nameplate.

Table 5. Electric Motor Wiring Information

Electric Motor
Horsepower	230 VAC - 1Ø Phase	230/460 VAC - 3Ø Phase
Rating
	NEMA Plug Connector	NEMA Plug Connector
	3-Prong	4-Prong
	L6-30P P/N 201794	L16-20P P/N 111012320
5 HP
	NEMA Receptacle	NEMA Receptacle
	Connector	Connector
	3-Prong	4-Prong
	L6-30R P/N TBD	L16-20R P/N 110012340

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